• Welcome AHCJ’s newest members

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    Please welcome our newest professional and student members to AHCJ. All new members are welcome to stop by this post’s comment section to introduce themselves. Stephen Doig, professor, Arizona State University, Phoenix (@sdoig) Sara Fiedelholtz, independent journalist, Aventura, Fla. Jay Hancock, reporter, Kaiser Health News, Ellicott City, Md. John Hastings, independent journalist, ...

  • U. Iowa hospitals share patient data with fundraising organization

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    The Des Moines Register's Clark Kauffman opens his investigative report with a simple observation: "University of Iowa Hospitals is giving patient names and specific patient-treatment information to a fundraising organization that solicits donations through written appeals signed by physicians." Then he backs it up. Kauffman reports that while universities deny that ...

  • The Supreme Court has ruled. Now what?

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    Now that the Supreme Court has issued a decision on health care reform, how do you localize and cover it for your readers, listeners and viewers? To assist reporters across the country who will need to localize the decision and what it means for their states and local ...

  • Reporting should include questions about demographics, state plans on aging

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    It's hard to imagine a better statistical portrait of a state's aging population than one available at a new website created by the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University. It's a fascinating look at Ohio's demographic present and recent past and a provocative peek into its potential future. ...

  • Otto to lead AHCJ’s resources on oral health

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    Journalist Mary Otto will be AHCJ's oral health topic leader, helping members stay on top of the news as it relates to this important but sometimes overlooked aspect of health care through timely blog posts, fact sheets, tip sheets and articles. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="110" caption="Mary Otto"][/caption] Otto is a Washington, D.C.-based ...

  • Oral health care crisis in spotlight with documentary, web chat

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    Frontline and The Center for Public Integrity have investigated the flaws in the American oral health care system in a documentary that airs tonight. "Dollars and Dentists" looks at the lack of access to care for poor children, despite the fact that Medicaid will pay for their dental care. It also ...

  • As consumers see more hospital ‘report cards,’ reporters can explain their limitations

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    At Health Journalism 2012, Harvard's Ashish K. Jha, M.D., M.P.H.,  told attendees to  watch for new hospital report cards from The Leapfrog Group that were going to be both comprehensive and consumer-friendly. Jha and some other top health quality/safety people were among the project's advisers. ...

  • AHCJ names 2012-13 Regional Health Journalism Fellows

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    The Association of Health Care Journalists has named the 2012-13 class of the Regional Health Journalism Fellowship, an annual program for reporters and editors. The program, which changes regions each year, will focus this year on journalists from the Southeastern United States, namely Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, South ...

  • Accountable care organizations likely here to stay; explain them to public

    Updated: 2012-06-30 23:36:56
    While we ponder what the court will do about the Affordable Care Act, let's take another look at one aspect of the law already in effect,  the accountable care organizations. We've spotlighted good coverage of this in the past, but it's a concept that still has people confused. Plus, if ...

  • Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine Wins Gold Nugget Grand Award

    Updated: 2012-06-30 15:50:21
    La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 “Design a building that will enhance communications between the best minds in biomedical research.” Two years ago, Louis Coffman, vice president of the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine , challenged the Fentress Architects and Davis Davis Architects design team with this goal for a new research center in La Jolla, California. Yesterday,...

  • Use Caution When Exercising in Hot Weather

    Updated: 2012-06-30 14:28:11
    SATURDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) -- During hot weather, people who exercise outdoors need to take steps to avoid heat injury, according to the American Council on Exercise. Staying hydrated is essential, and can be accomplished by drinking a large amount of fluids (until you're just short of feeling bloated) 30 minutes before exercising, drinking at least six ounces of flu...

  • Mexico: An update on the H7N3 outbreak

    Updated: 2012-06-30 14:09:11

  • Vietnam: Skin disease remains a mystery

    Updated: 2012-06-30 13:58:09

  • India: Homeopathy, fish to take on encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh?

    Updated: 2012-06-30 13:46:55

  • San Francisco is Hosting EB-5 Conference July 19, 2012

    Updated: 2012-06-30 12:55:47
    San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Artisan Business Group organizes the 3rd National EB-5 Investment Boot Camp in San Francisco July 19, 2012. The all-day conference will feature EB-5 industry experts and VIP guests, including Ms. Hong Yu, US Project Manager of Wailian Overseas Consulting Group in China, Kevin Wright, President of Wright Johnson LLC, Brian Su, CEO of Artisan Busines...

  • USA Payday Forever Forecasts Delay Of Personal Finance Help Documents For Their Website

    Updated: 2012-06-30 12:04:24
    (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Recently, USA Payday Forever announced that they are developing a new series of personal finance documentation meant to help customers understand how to handle their finances. However, they are now announcing that the development of these documents have to be put on a hold. USA Payday Forever has not released information pertaining to their reasons for the delay of...

  • The Alzheimer’s Caregiverâ„¢ - Bridges the Gap between Research and Care

    Updated: 2012-06-30 12:04:22
    San Antonio, Texas (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 The nearly 15 million Americans caring for persons with Alzheimer’s now have access to research based information and resources, thanks to the launch of The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ a new online subscription service series. The Alzheimer’s Caregiver™ is offered in both Spanish and English. Families all over the country are preparing to leave for s...

  • Social Media Strategies and Solutions — Straight from the Experts

    Updated: 2012-06-30 12:04:20
    Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 What’s the difference between this social media summit and the hundreds of others out there? Ragan Communications has specifically tailored this summit to match the job descriptions of social media and community managers. The summit — held October 11-12, 2012 in Chicago, IL — will help attendees manage their workloads, measure their efforts, write more e...

  • Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions Now Monitors Air Quality in Hospitals and Operating Rooms

    Updated: 2012-06-30 10:11:39
    Fremont, CA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions is the world leader in monitoring critical environments. One of the most critical environments is those used in healthcare. Five to 10 percent of patients admitted to hospitals and healthcare facilities worldwide acquire a secondary infection during their stay. Healthcare facilities, in operation on a continuous basis an...

  • Becker's Hospital Review Shares 50 Top Grossing Hospitals in the Country

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:38:01
    Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Becker's Hospital Review has published its annual list of the 50 top grossing hospitals in the United States, which includes organizations with annual revenue ranging from $3 to $10 billion. This list includes short-term acute-care hospitals, critical access hospitals and children's hospitals. It is compiled based on gross revenue according to CMS...

  • 3Mâ„¢ Gripping Material Technology – Giving Golfers a Competitive Edge

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:59
    St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 • nbsp; nbsp;Improves performance even in wet and humid conditions  nbsp; nbsp;Research measures increases in friction of up to 80% over leading leather and synthetic glove materials  nbsp; nbsp;Noticeable improvements in club control and ball-striking performance with less force 3M announces an innovati...

  • Book Banning: The Illinois Department of Corrections Bans The Cannabis Papers by “Publius”

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:57
    Chicago, IL (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 A science book explaining the importance of cannabinoids to human health and happiness has been reviewed and banned from the prisons of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The book ban came into effect in April after the publisher, Bryan Brickner, sent a copy of The Cannabis Papers: a Citizen’s Guide to Cannabinoids to IDOC prisoner Jason Alan...

  • ArticlesOnTap.com Partners With OnlineLPNPrograms.net To Offer Consulting Services

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:50
    (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Noted marketing and consulting firm ArticlesOnTap.com, best known for their article writing service , has recently given word that it will be partnering with the web based service OnlineLPNPrograms.net to help it raise its profile online and attract more students interested in becoming a Licensed Practicing Nurse. The web based resource is a leader in its niche becaus...

  • InsuranceCalculator.net Now Provides Competitive Car Insurance Quotes To Arkansas Drivers

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:48
    (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 InsuranceCalculator.net has partnered with car insurance companies in Arkansas to help consumers save money on car insurance quotes . Drivers can simply navigate to the website, enter in their zip code, and quotes from local insurance companies will be displayed in a matter of seconds. It is required by law for drivers to have at least liability coverage in Arkansas...

  • GSW Telnet Server for Windows Partners with MobileDemand

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:46
    Dawsonville, GA (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Georgia SoftWorks has long developed relationships with mobile device manufacturers for the verification, qualification and promotion of their devices with the GSW Telnet Server for Windows , SSH Server for Windows and Clients. Georgia SoftWorks is currently working with MobileDemand of Hiawatha, IA who provides rugged Tablet PC systems to industries...

  • Electronic Cigarette Hub Offering Electronic Cigarette Kit with Risk Free Trial

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:43
    (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Electronic Cigarette Hub is helping smokers kick their habit for good with the electronic cigarette. Smokeless cigarettes appeared on the marketing en masse in 2009 and have since helped many die-hard smokers kick the habit. Get Your Free Electronic Cigarette Trial Kit Today Smoking costs consumers who utilize traditional cigarettes an average of $1,500 per...

  • Marriage Sherpa Offers Free Report on How To Survive An Affair

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:41
    Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 Marriage Sherpa is offering a free report about how to survive an affair. Surviving an affair requires following the right steps in the right order according to MarriageSherpa.com. There are three steps that must be followed to help both the loyal and the unfaithful spouse according to the popular marriage website. Taking control of one’s emotio...

  • WOW! Weight Loss Going Out For Canadian Business!

    Updated: 2012-06-30 09:37:39
    Canada (PRWEB) June 30, 2012 WOW! Weight Loss is a Canadian company. Founded in 2007, WOW! Weight Loss has grown because of the inches its clients have loss. Now, as part of a new summer campaign, WOW! Weight Loss is accepting new clientele. The popular company has facilities in all Canadian provinces. The “Eat the Food You Love” campaign is meant to be an educational approach to help wo...

  • Mexico: 870,000 poultry dead from H7N3 avian flu

    Updated: 2012-06-30 04:14:34

  • India: Taking Bihar government to court over encephalitis

    Updated: 2012-06-30 03:49:54

  • India: Encephalitis cases increasing in Assam

    Updated: 2012-06-30 03:43:57

  • Ecuador: 11,797 dengue cases so far this year

    Updated: 2012-06-30 00:20:35

  • Philippines: Measles, leptosporosis higher than last year

    Updated: 2012-06-30 00:03:08

  • Ready to assist encephalitis-hit Bihar: WHO

    Updated: 2012-06-29 23:53:09

  • Sleep deprivation effect on the immune system mirrors physical stress

    Updated: 2012-06-29 17:42:25
    DARIEN, IL Severe sleep loss jolts the immune system into action, reflecting the same type of immediate response shown during exposure to stress, a new study reports. Researchers in the Netherlands and United Kingdom compared the white blood cell counts of 15 healthy young men under normal and severely sleep-deprived conditions. The greatest changes were seen in the white blood cells known...

  • India: Dengue fear in twin cities

    Updated: 2012-06-29 14:29:06

  • Last-ditch effort to block restart of nuclear reactors in Japan

    Updated: 2012-06-29 14:02:41

  • Floods kill 27, displace 900,000 in northeast India

    Updated: 2012-06-29 13:34:54

  • Desert poultry farms to fight bird flu in Egypt

    Updated: 2012-06-29 13:24:53

  • New marker, new target in Ewing's sarcoma

    Updated: 2012-06-29 10:00:09
    Ewing's sarcoma is a bone cancer commonly diagnosed in about 250 U.S. teenagers per year. If early chemotherapy is effective, improvement can be durable. But for children and teens who respond poorly to a first attempt at chemotherapy or if the disease spreads, long-term survival can be less than 10 percent. A University of Colorado Cancer Center study published this week in the journal M...

  • Dr. Prabhat Jha, global health researcher, appointed to Order of Canada

    Updated: 2012-06-29 09:42:37
    TORONTO, June 29, 2012---Dr. Prabhat Jha, head of the Centre for Global Health Research at St. Michael's Hospital, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours. Dr. Jha, who is also a professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, was honoured for services to global health and epidemiology. "I'm e...

  • Ecuador: Dead Portoviejo boy had dengue

    Updated: 2012-06-29 04:44:07

  • Sri Lanka: Dengue breeders face arrest

    Updated: 2012-06-29 00:59:44

  • Nigeria: Owning up to food insecurity in the north

    Updated: 2012-06-29 00:55:28

  • Bihar: AES is not Japanese encephalitis

    Updated: 2012-06-29 00:41:27

  • Fukushima seafood goes on sale

    Updated: 2012-06-28 14:05:33

  • Haiti: 7,398 cholera deaths as of June 24

    Updated: 2012-06-28 13:55:28

  • Pakistan: Arrangements made to combat dengue threat

    Updated: 2012-06-28 13:41:21

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